Description
Sweet holiday magic sparkles in this Puffcorn Christmas Munch, blending creamy white chocolate with festive sprinkles and crunchy puffcorn. Delightful seasonal treats bring cheerful moments to winter gatherings, promising pure snacking joy for friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Popcorn and Corn Base:
- 8 cups puffcorn
- 4 cups popped popcorn
Chocolate and Coating:
- 16 oz white chocolate melting wafers
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Holiday Decorative Elements:
- 1/2 cup green holiday sprinkles
- 1/2 cup red holiday sprinkles
- 1/4 cup holiday candy cane pieces
- 2 tbsp festive christmas nonpareils
- 1/3 cup holiday colored M&M’s
Instructions
- Prepare a large mixing bowl and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and chocolate setting.
- Combine puffcorn and popped popcorn in the mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of both snack bases.
- Melt white chocolate wafers using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently until smooth and completely liquefied at 110°F.
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over the puffcorn and popcorn mixture, gently folding to coat every piece evenly without crushing the delicate base.
- Sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the white chocolate-coated mixture while it’s still warm, allowing them to slightly melt and create marbled chocolate patterns.
- Generously scatter green and red holiday sprinkles across the chocolate-covered snack mix, creating a festive visual appeal.
- Distribute holiday candy cane pieces throughout the mixture, adding a peppermint crunch and seasonal texture.
- Sprinkle Christmas nonpareils to introduce additional color and sparkle to the holiday treat.
- Carefully spread the decorated mixture onto the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Randomly place holiday colored M&M’s across the surface for extra bursts of color and chocolate flavor.
- Allow the Christmas munch to set at room temperature for 30-45 minutes until chocolate hardens completely.
- Break into clusters and serve in festive bowls or package as delightful holiday gift treats.
Notes
- Prevent chocolate burning by using a double boiler or microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst to ensure smooth melting.
- Keep ingredients cold and dry to help chocolate set faster and prevent clumping when mixing chocolate-coated snacks.
- Customize the mix by swapping holiday sprinkles with seasonal candy options like crushed peppermint, edible glitter, or themed chocolate pieces.
- Store the Christmas munch in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, separating layers with parchment paper to maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg